Historic District / Film Site Van Tour

Beaufort town located on Port Royal Island remains the Queen of the South Carolina Sea Islands with its charm, natural beauty, fascinating history and rich, diverse cultural heritage.

On this 1½ hour driving tour, we'll explore the historic district of Beaufort, including the famous Old Point area and The Bluff with its antebellum houses and churches, all from the comfort of our air-conditioned van.

As we drive around town, your guide will introduce you to some of these beautiful and historic sites:

See historic townhouses up close and learn about the architecture and the folks who built them.

Discover what happened to the houses and people of Beaufort during the Civil War Union Occupation.

See the movie sites made famous by over 24 Hollywood films that were shot in Beaufort and the surrounding areas.

Join us for an adventure through the National Historic Landmark District of Beaufort, South Carolina’s second oldest city! Discover an area that delights visitors with its breathtakingly beautiful natural vistas and impressive architecture from the Colonial and Antebellum Eras.

The Spirit of Old Beaufort

The Spirit of Old Beaufort has been doing tours for over 20 years in Beaufort where our certified guides share the history of Beaufort through storytelling and song in period costumes. Our goal is to bring the history to life allowing guest to step back in time with us where pirates and Indians once roamed our shores and travel through time to current day with Hollywood's filming in the area. We cover subjects such as the colonial era, the Revolutionary war, slavery, Succession, the Civil War, contraband, emancipation and the 13th Amendment. Whichever tour is taken whether on foot or by van guest hear the stories about the families of Beaufort, their role in history and how they contribute today to sustaining the freedoms fought for in our nation. Come on in and catch the Spirit!!